The network drew some criticism, including from Brown family attorney Benjamin Crump, after it aired a radio interview with a woman who called herself “Josie,” who claimed to be a friend of Wilson. Crump maintained in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper that Josie’s claims were “hearsay.”

But CNN reported Josie’s version of events after verifying with law enforcement that it matched what Wilson has said happened.

She said that Brown attacked Wilson after the officer attempted to question them concerning a reported strong-arm robbery.

Josie said that Wilson claims Brown tried to grab the officer’s gun. After Brown fled, Wilson followed protocol by pursuing. He yelled “freeze,” but Brown turned around and taunted him, Josie said. Then, Brown “bum rushed” Wilson before he fired the fatal shots, Josie said. (RELATED: Darren Wilson’s Version Of Events)

Brown’s family, their attorneys, and protesters believe that Brown was surrendering when Wilson shot him.